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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.65, 1,563.03 and 384.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.65, 1,563.03 and 384.36 is: 576.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.65 : 1,563.03 = 384.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.65/1,563.03 = 384.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.65x = 1,563.03 × 384.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.65x = 600,766.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,766.21/1,042.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.19

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